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So I guess it's official: Iraq had no WMDs and no ties to 9/11 (pg. 2)
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| Renegade |
| quote: | Originally posted by sasslife
One thing we should all respect him for is, in my opinon, he truly does believe what he says and he does what he feels is right regardless of the concequences. |
That isn't a sign of strength or righteousness, though - it's a sign of obstinate stupidity. I'd much rather have a leader capable of realising when he's made a mistake and "flip-flopping" as a result, than to have a leader who is incapable of admitting fault or recognising that his intractable "course" - in spite of good intentions - might actually be doing more harm than good.
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results each time." - Albert Einstein. |
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| Purple |
| quote: | Originally posted by sasslife
One thing we should all respect him for is, in my opinon, he truly does believe what he says and he does what he feels is right regardless of the concequences. |
LOL
Thats because he is retarded, he dosent know what is right and what is wrong.
And how you know that he feels what he is doing is right, maybe he knows he is wrong in doing that but still does it to secure oil for his greed and to please his voters.. |
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| DaveSZ |
| quote: | Originally posted by Shakka
There is nothing here. When did Dubya specifically say the opposite--that Iraq was behind or directly involved in the 9/11 attacks? I have only heard opponents claim that the administration made the connection for them when in reality it seems that many simply drew a false conclusion to help them rationalize their initial jumping on board with a policy they no longer agree with. Now they just say they were duped instead of acknowledging that they essentially duped themselves. Yesterday's press conference was actually quite good. |
These are all quotes from offical white house transcripts:
http://uggabugga.blogspot.com/2002/...os-angeles.html
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From the White House website, Bush's comments about Saddam Hussein: (Campaign speeches only. For period of October 10 - November 04.)
1. OCT 28 Remarks by the President at New Mexico Welcome
"This is a person who has had contacts with al Qaeda."
2. OCT 28 Remarks by the President in Colorado Welcome
"He's got connections with al Qaeda."
3. OCT 31 Remarks by the President at South Dakota Welcome
"This is a guy who has had connections with these shadowy terrorist networks."
4. NOV 01 Remarks by the President at New Hampshire Welcome
"We know he's got ties with al Qaeda."
5. NOV 02 Remarks by the President in Florida Welcome
"We know that he's had connections with al Qaeda."
6. NOV 02 Remarks by the President in Atlanta, Georgia Welcome
"He's had connections with shadowy terrorist networks like al Qaeda."
7. NOV 02 Remarks by the President at Tennessee Welcome
"We know that he has had contacts with terrorist networks like al Qaeda."
8. NOV 03 Remarks by the President in Minnesota Welcome
"This is a man who has had contacts with al Qaeda."
9. NOV 04 Remarks by the President at Missouri Welcome
"This is a man who has had al Qaeda connections."
10. NOV 04 Remarks by the President at Arkansas Welcome
"He's had contacts with al Qaeda."
11. NOV 04 Remarks by the President in Texas Welcome
"This is a man who has got connections with al Qaeda."
Plus this speculation:
* OCT 14 Remarks by the President in Michigan Welcome
"... we need to think about Saddam Hussein using al Qaeda to do his dirty work, to not leave fingerprints behind."
* NOV 03 Remarks by the President in South Dakota Welcome
"And, not only that, he is -- would like nothing better than to hook-up with one of these shadowy terrorist networks like al Qaeda, provide some weapons and training to them, let them come and do his dirty work, and we wouldn't be able to see his fingerprints on his action. "
* NOV 03 Remarks by the President at Illinois Welcome
"He is a man who would likely -- he is a man who would likely team up with al Qaeda. He could provide the arsenal for one of these shadowy terrorist networks. He would love to use somebody else to attack us, and not leave fingerprints behind. "
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I know all politicians lie, but I miss the good ol days when Presidents used to lie about getting head and banging Marilyn Monroe. |
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| Shakka |
| Having connections with Al Qaida and being behind/involved in 9/11 attacks are two completely different issues. If you can't discern between them (which much of the public seems to have an issue with), it is your own fault. Show me where someone specifically said Iraq was involved with the planning of 9/11, or was somehow complicit in the specific event, then we'll have something to discuss. |
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| DaveSZ |
| quote: | Originally posted by Shakka
Having connections with Al Qaida and being behind/involved in 9/11 attacks are two completely different issues. If you can't discern between them (which much of the public seems to have an issue with), it is your own fault. Show me where someone specifically said Iraq was involved with the planning of 9/11, or was somehow complicit in the specific event, then we'll have something to discuss. |
Clearly the connection is implicit in those remarks and numerous others. The remarks were intended to link 9.11 and Saddam in the public's mind.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/rele...20030321-5.html
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"The use of armed force against Iraq is consistent with the United States and other countries continuing to take the necessary actions against international terrorists and terrorist organizations, including those nations, organizations, or persons who planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001." |
I suppose you could rely on the carefully crafted wording to debate what the meaning of "is" is (in this case debating what the word "including" includes), but you'd be merely parsing words.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dy...-2004Jun17.html
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"The reason I keep insisting that there was a relationship between Iraq and Saddam and al Qaeda: because there was a relationship between Iraq and al Qaeda," Bush said after a Cabinet meeting. As evidence, he cited Iraqi intelligence officers' meeting with bin Laden in Sudan. "There's numerous contacts between the two," Bush said. |
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/rele...8/20060821.html
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Q What did Iraq have to do with that?
THE PRESIDENT: What did Iraq have to do with what?
Q The attack on the World Trade Center?
THE PRESIDENT: Nothing!! [...] Nobody has ever suggested that the attacks of September the 11th were ordered by Iraq.
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Nobody has suggested? I beg to differ.
At the very least this administration misled the public to believe Iraq and Al Q and 9.11 were directly connected, and was quite effective at doing so initially. |
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| DaveSZ |
| quote: | Originally posted by Renegade
Also, I've gotta say that reading transcripts of Bush giving unscripted responses really does my head in. The guy is literally incapable of forming a coherent sentence. I mean, what the kind of thought process leads to a sentence with a syntax like this?:
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Conservative pundits are now starting to wonder as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whhbPVrb5KM |
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| Shakka |
| quote: | Originally posted by DaveSZ
Clearly the connection is implicit in those remarks and numerous others. The remarks were intended to link 9.11 and Saddam in the public's mind. |
I'm sorry, but I have never jumped to that conclusion. |
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| Lira |
| quote: | Originally posted by Renegade
Also, I've gotta say that reading transcripts of Bush giving unscripted responses really does my head in. The guy is literally incapable of forming a coherent sentence. I mean, what the kind of thought process leads to a sentence with a syntax like this? |
Actually, as much as I dislike Bush, I must admit that's pretty much the way most of us speak in real life.
Organised paragraphs, coherent flows of ideas... it all belongs to the realms of written language. "Viewing" the language allows you to have this greater organisation, but once you leave that behind (i.e. you're speaking rather than reading), context plays an important role, and the neat organisation you see in writing disappears.
We hardly ever notice these blanks, gaps and non-sense because of context - that's what matters in real life. Coherence and cohesion play even a lesser role once the person speaking is tense and/or confused. That's normal when you're responsible for 250 million people and half of them want you to get out of there. |
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| Fir3start3r |
| quote: | Originally posted by George Smiley
So did Hitler!!!
:eyes: :eyes: :eyes: |
ah yes...the ole liberal Bush = Hitler adage never gets tired does it? :p ;) |
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| Fir3start3r |
omg....I don't know whether to laugh or cry... :eek:
That's just loco...:crazy: |
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| George Smiley |
| quote: | Originally posted by Fir3start3r
ah yes...the ole liberal Bush = Hitler adage never gets tired does it? :p ;) |
You're the only one who's drawing comparisons with bush and Hitler mate, either that or you're a bit slow on the uptake? |
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